2. History: the discipline that records and interprets past events.
3. Militarism: the buildup and glorification of a nation's military.
4. Imperialism: when one nation or people seeks to control the economic, political, and/or cultural lives of another nation or people. (The process of becoming an "empire"
5. Martyr: someone who suffers and/or dies for his/her beliefs.
6. Self-Determination: the right of a people to rule or govern themselves.
7. Heir: A person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
8. Stalemate: a deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the other.
9. Persuade: to cause someone to believe by convincing, urging, or influencing.
10. Artillery: Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land: "tanks and heavy artillery".
11. Inclination: a person's natural tendency to act or feel in a particular way.
12. Novice: a beginner; someone new to a skill/experience
13. Delouse: to rid of lice
14. Total War: when ALL of a nation's resources are devoted to a war effort.
15. Propaganda: ideas spread to support a cause, or damage an opposing cause.
16. Maiden: first or earliest (e.g. The ship's maiden voyage.)
17. Revolution: a fundamental change.
18. Abdicate: to step down from power
19. Emancipate: to set free; liberate. (i.e. The slaves were emancipated.)
20. Communism: a form of economy/government where all property is owned collectively, and the goal is to create a society WITHOUT rich or poor.
21. Civil War: a war between two parts of the same country.
22. Repression: the practice of keeping people under control using force or fear.
23. Totalitarian: a form of government where ALL aspects of society are controlled by the government.
24. Monarchist: someone who favors/supports having a monarchy for a government.
25. Anti-Semitism: feelings of hatred toward Jewish people.
26.Insurmountable: so great that it cannot be overcome. (e.g. Earning an "A" on the test seemed like an insurmountable task, but Mike studied hard and was able to accomplish his goal
27. Intolerance: unwillingness to respect or try to undertsand customs, ideas, or beliefs that are different from one's own.
28. Pacifism: opposition to all war.
29. Isolationism: a government policy of noninvolvement in foreign affairs.
30. Inflation: when the value of money decreases
31. Apathy: lack of concern or interest; indifferent
32. Bigot: someone who blindly follows their own beliefs or opinions with no tolerance for beliefs opposed to them.
33. Refugee: a person who flees to a foreign country to escape danger.
34. Persecute: to harass, oppress, torment - especially because of race, religion, or beliefs.
35. Scapegoat: someone who is blamed (usually unfairly) for someone else's problems
36. Genocide: the deliberate murder of an entire ethnic, racial, or religious group.
37. Belligerent: aggressive, argumentative, hostile; a nation or person engaged in war
38. Lethargy: the state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
39. Appeasement: the policy of giving in to the demands of an aggressor.
40. Blitzkrieg: lightning war
41. Condemn: to express disapproval of.
42. Calamity: an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
43. Arsenal: A collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group
44. Discontent: unhappy; dissatisfied.
45. Haven: a safe shelter; a refuge
46. Amphibious: living/operating on both land and water
47. Dissident: someone who disagrees or dissents.
48. Munitions: material for war; especially weapons and ammunition.
49. Capitulate: to give up; surrender
50. Haven: a safe shelter; a refuge
51. Unconditional: without conditions or exceptions
52. Kamikaze: member of a special corps in the Japanese air charged with the suicidal mission of crashing an aircraft laden with explosives into an enemy target, especially a warship.
53. Quota: A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
55. Antagonize: to annoy or irritate; to make hostile
56. Menace: a person or thing that is a threat/danger
57. Atrocity: a very cruel or brutal act
58. Cold War: A state of rivalry and tension between two factions, groups, or individuals that stops short of open, violent confrontation.
59. Brinksmanship: the practice of pushing dangerous events to the verge of disaster in order to achieve the most advantageous outcome.
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